Jay-Z – $930 Million

Jay-Z aka Shawn Carter is soon joining the billionaire club with his fortune of $930 million. Carter’s earnings have been increasing yearly from $34 million in 2007 to $76.5 million in 2018. The majority of his wealth comes from his fashion line, endorsements, records, concerts, and multiple investments. In 2019, Jay-Z’s Blueprint album will be added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry – a registry honoring soul-enriching music. The album that was released in September 2001 went on to earn chart-topping success, solidifying Jay-Z’s reputation as the greatest rapper of all time.